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# Tone-Shifting Pedal Boxes
The Tone Shifter 3 Puts a Complete Sound Interface At Your Feet

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-04 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-interface
References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/947616293/tone-shifter-smart-sound-interface) & [tone-shifter](http://www.tone-shifter.com/)

The Tone Shifter 3 is a Chinese-made box that makes it possible for guitar players to control a whole range of sounds using their feet.

This device features a connected setup that allows players to access a plethora of [music creation apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gradient-synth) such as the Cubase, JamUp, AmpliTube and Guitar Rig on iOS devices, [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apogee-jam-x) or Windows PC. Guitar players can utilize the unit as a [software controller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-midi-controller) and select tones or change the pitch and amplitude by stomping on the four switches atop the box. The Tone Shifter 3 promises zero latency functionality, meaning there's no delay in the application of changes.

The Tone Shifter 3 will appeal to guitarists who want to exercise a great deal of control over their sound but don't want such operations to distract from their playing.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.6/10
- Popularity: 3% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Connected Pedal Boxes:** The Tone Shifter 3 exemplifies the trend of connected pedal boxes that enhance guitarists' control and sound manipulation capabilities.
- **Mobile Music Creation:** The integration of music creation apps like Cubase, JamUp, AmpliTube, and Guitar Rig on the Tone Shifter 3 reflects the trend of mobile-based music production tools for guitar players.
- **Zero Latency Functionality:** The Tone Shifter 3 showcases the trend of zero latency functionality, which eliminates any delays in applying sound changes, offering a seamless guitar playing experience.

### Where This Applies

- **Musical Instruments:** The Tone Shifter 3 introduces innovation possibilities in the musical instruments industry by offering guitarists greater control and sound versatility.
- **Music Technology:** The integration of music creation apps on connected devices like the Tone Shifter 3 highlights the opportunities for disruption in the music technology industry.
- **Performance Equipment:** The Tone Shifter 3 opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the performance equipment industry by providing guitarists with a compact and efficient sound manipulation solution.

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